as in to shed
to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside
a soap that promises to help me exfoliate all that dry, flaky skin I've apparently been carrying around
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Recent Examples of exfoliate
The collection includes six at-home foot care staples like bath salts, exfoliating scrubs, nourishing balms and dry oils, all made in Germany with vegan formulations and 100 percent natural origin ingredients.
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
There’s usually a serene look to their faces, having been harshly exfoliated or gently beaten by oak and eucalyptus branches.
—Outside Online, 28 May 2025
During a pedicure, some technicians go the extra mile by exfoliating not just the feet, but the legs too.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Exfoliating: This is the time to really get into the nitty-gritty with exfoliating your body and following up with a fresh shave.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
There’s usually a serene look to their faces, having been harshly exfoliated or gently beaten by oak and eucalyptus branches.
—Outside Online, 28 May 2025
During a pedicure, some technicians go the extra mile by exfoliating not just the feet, but the legs too.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Exfoliating: This is the time to really get into the nitty-gritty with exfoliating your body and following up with a fresh shave.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
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And while the conditions of a homeless person’s life may be alien to many, their deaths shed light on problems that affect everyone using the roads.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2025
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NetApp’s report sheds light on where organizations stand, where internal misalignments persist, and what infrastructure foundations matter most as enterprises transition from pilot projects to production AI systems.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Citrus peels, coffee grounds, pine needles, and other organic matter are compostable but may cause issues when introduced in large amounts.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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To prepare the salad: Separate the broccoli florets and then peel away the woody exterior of the stalks and cut into ¼-inch pieces.—
Beth Dooley,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
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“Exfoliate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exfoliate. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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